An amazing coffee shop/bakery by day, bar/live music venue by night in South Austin. Captain Quack's is the place to be. Spacious with areas to get work done or meet up with friends. Amazing stage. Super great service. Fair pricing. The from-scratch bakery items are divine. My faves: Chocolate scone Iced cinnamon rolls Lemon pound cake Double chocolate brownies Iced latte I'm eating my way through one dessert at a time. read more

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This is my favorite local south Austin bakery. When there is a special occasion I can always count on them having some made from scratch cakes! Counter service is always great, however yesterday Emily went above and beyond to be helpful! That will always be a memorable interaction. I will continue to frequent this groovy coffeehouse! Love everything about it, and everyone that works there. read more

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This is the old Strange Brew and I know it's been a couple years since Captain Quak's opened up but it's my first time since it switched over. Plenty of seating and a full bar inside the stage part. When you enter it's the coffee shop and a nice bakery for a nibble of sweets. A nice bonus is that after 8PM they have a buy one pastry and get one free. That was a nice surprise. A big parking lot with lots of options to park. Several businesses in the strip but none that would have a lot of traffic. It's very nicely put together and I'll be coming back. read more

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Came in on a Saturday morning and was surprised to see it so empty. I've heard of great things so I finally decided to try it. I got their winter special drink Miso Caramel Latte and it was really good! The miso did catch me off guard at first but the more I drank I really enjoyed how the caramel compliments the miso in the latte. Overall very chill vibe lots of people in and out, really enjoyed my time today! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Miso Caramel Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I always love coming here, every time I'm in a bad mood or just need some me time I come to this lovely place. Recently I went to one of my neighborhood coffee shops. Their 16 ounce coffee was $10, $10! Here I got my delicious cold brew and a bagel and paid $8. Thank you, captain, quack for not raising your prices ridiculously with the inflation of everything. As always, my day has turned around thanks to Captain quacks! I love this place so very much. My go-to is usually their vegan chocolate muffin. It is insanely delicious and I'm not even a vegan, but it's double chocolate so of course I had to try it. The ambience here is an absolutely awesome vibe I always feel comfortable here with the right blend of people, and the awesome people who work here. This is not some stuck up bougie cafe, it's relaxed and it offers a variety of events at night too! I'm a capt quacks girl for life (so long as I don't have to pay $10 for cold brew!) hehe read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Cold brew with some chocolate syrup - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

The server at the counter was helpful in figuring out what to order as far my drink and pastry. I needed to grab something egg-free for my toddler with allergies and the server knew just what to suggest. The pastry was surprisingly good considering it was egg-free. It seems chill inside, has high chairs, and clean bathrooms. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch break and to grab a coffee to wake me up! Service is super friendly. Plenty of tables to eat and do work. The cookie I had was great and I def want to try some of their other delicious looking pastries. I was kind of underwhelmed by the coffee. I think there was a bit too much milk for me but it was still decent. Cool spot if you want to get some work done and def want to try more pastries! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Vanilla latte - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have not eaten inside of CQC but I have picked up some of the most amazing baked goods here! We tried the cinnamon rolls (which are delicious) and different cupcakes. Needless to say I fell in love and have been back since. It is a little pricy but for freshness it's worth it. The guys there behind the counter were super helpful and just as sweet. I plan on going back to try the zucchini bread soon! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Cupcakes! - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

We went to Quacks Soundstage inside Quacks for Dinner with the Divas drag show. They have a full bar inside. This place does not have a full menu or dinner which was disappointing. The serve bakery items, coffee drinks and make a very good espresso martini! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - The one and only Maxine - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This was my first time at Captain Quack's. I met a friend here because they were hosting Starling Karaoke for the first time. The space was perfect for karaoke or an intimate band performance. The bartender was friendly, and her cocktails were great. There is a decent variety of seating- comfy booths, and high top tables. I plan to come back again. read more

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Quacks is our go to for cakes for any party that requires a cake. It's so great that they have a location down south now! They have the nicest most friendliest staff ever. The location is interesting and would be great for hosting an event. The building has a dark cool feel that I absolutely love. Aside from the cakes the cookies and coffee are amazing too! I highly recommend anything and everything Quacks! read more

Captain Quack's is a south Austin staple. They have great coffee, cute and delicious pastries, and one of the best chais in the area. Bonus is they always have fun events going on. I've been to their silent reading nights which are always a cozy blast, and I like to do their Monday night general knowledge trivia hosted by Get It Games! Such a great place to come hang out or do some work. Only downside is there are limited seats in the cafe area, so if there's an event happening you might want to get there early! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Iced Chai - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

My first time here and I loved how homey it was. I came for an art event hosted by someone and we were in the room where it looks like they have a stage area. The servers were friendly and fast. I was almost overwhelmed with the baked foods selection. If I could I would have ordered a bite from each one. The vibe is laid back and chill. Good spot to come study, work, read, and Chat with a friend. read more

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Captain Quack had a fantastic blues/gospel brunch with a band. Pastries and coffee are fantastic and you can also purchase drinks from the bar. read more

I'll definitely return here. Their desserts look incredibly delicious, especially the "Eat My Feelings" one, which called to me. I'll have to come back just to try that one out. The cheese danishes we purchased were perfection. I had mine the next day, reheated it, and it was still delicious. The cream in the middle was just right--neither too dry nor too moist--and the Danish part was wonderfully flaky. Not to mention it was also massive. They also host events there, like the lively trivia night we saw during our visit. This place looks fantastic, and I'll be back to try more items from the menu. I'll be sure to update my review afterwards. read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - April events calendar - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Excellent music, cookies, service, parking, etc. I love the Under the Rock series and the half price after eight o'clock bakery items. read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is a nice coffee shop that seems to eschew the typical cozy vibe in favor of a more eclectic Austin busy spot. There's a separate room where they hosts a variety of events like trivia, live music, and reading sessions. You don't have to get into any of that, but it's where most of the seating is. The cashiers and baristas are all incredibly sweet and helpful if you need recommendations. They have exactly one item that's both vegan and gluten free. I'm told it's very good, but I haven't had the peanut butter cups myself...yet. I'll probably try to snag one the next time I come in. The bakery is fantastic if you don't have any dietary restrictions. The scones are delightful and the cookies are great, sweet without being cloying and the lovely crumbly texture makes me keep ordering them. read more

You have got to visit! It's tucked inside a shopping center off Menchaca. We absolutely love it here (it's our second time) because the pastries are delicious, the chai is homemade, and there are lots of places to sit and work on your laptop for a while. Also the staff is super chill. Highly recommend you try a different sweet on every visit. read more

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I get tattooed at red stag next door and have come in almost 3-4 times a week to get pastries. I love the staff, but was warned to not go there because of the GM, Maria maybe? I finally met her and she was the absolute meanest person I've ever accounted. I spend so much time and money here and after today, I will not be going back. I own and run a large music festival illfest, and wanted quacks to cater our deserts. But unfortunately, I cannot give my money to that person. She is the rudest, most awful person I've dealt with. The staff loves me and knows me, and it all seems they are afraid of her. If someone could email me at robert@illfest.com, I would like to discuss this and see if there's a way to salvage working together on my events. Thank you! read more

My grandson loves their chocolate chip muffins. Always a great experience. . Staff is always nice and ready to help. read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Chocolate muffin! - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a homey coffee shop. Attended the yearly galentine speed friending. Had chai latte, spicy sweet perfection. The sound space room is closed off from the coffee shop. The hostess was friendly and kept the vibe chill. Great ambiance and thanks for the evening. Can't wait to do more events here. read more

Very cool coffee shop with large variety of baked goods including great pies. Coffee is good but not exceptional. Prices are reasonable for the quality. Very friendly and efficient staff. The ambiance is very cool, eclectic and new age. This is a cool neighborhood place to come relax or do some work on one's laptop. I'll definitely be back! read more

If I lived in Austin, I'd be a frequent flyer here :) loved everything about this place. The employees were so nice and friendly; offered detailed recommendations of everything they had to offer. And there's a ton of options for drinks, pastries, desserts here, something for everyone. My coffee was delicious, nice and strong, it was a TAD bit on the sweet side. My cookie was delicious, it was a salted oatmeal I believe. So chewy. I'll definitely be back to dry their other items! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Oatmeal cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came here on a recommendation and I honestly regret it. The coffee had to be sweetened so much just to tolerate it, the tea was crazy watered down that there was no flavor and the cupcake icing was solid as ice with the only good thing about it being its chocolate flavor but that really wasn't enough to save it, and the two women behind the counter felt like the couldn't be bothered. They were so cold to us and I felt super rushed.The moment I walked in, this place was giving off bad vibes. I wanted to like this place so much, it looks like they are very active in their community, they host events, have book clubs and board game nights and all of those are probably really cool! However I came on a day where there was nothing going on so everything was very lackluster. I'm a little disappointed after hearing so much about how good this place was. I'm hoping that maybe I just came on a bad day read more

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I've been a customer for 5+ years and the staff are really great. They handle busy crowds really well and make great lattes! I appreciate the alternative milk options, and the pastries, cakes, cupcakes (vegan options available) are super tasty. The music is not annoyingly loud and there's a space to yuck it up with your posse and a space for introverts to sit silently and people watch. read more

Stopped by for a cinnamon roll, ginger cookie, and tiramisu--and all I can say is yum, yum, and yum! This local neighborhood coffee shop has a great selection of pastries, making it the perfect spot for a sweet treat. Highly recommend! read more

This is a nice little spot, quite far from my normal outings, but I hidden gem nonetheless. This is one of the few times where the service from stood out to me, the bartender was super friendly and easy to talk to you, and it made the experience enjoyable for all of us. I have much more to say about it, it was just a nice place to sit and have a drink. read more

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Alrighty, here's the rundown: Tis a lovely little place to study and hang with good ol buddies. The coffee is yet to be tasted, but the pastries score well here. Even through the app "TooGoodToGo," the pastries maintained a solid 8/10 rating for the most part. I'd recommend looking into the app and most importantly trying the cheesecake cupcake. The service is very sweet and I wouldn't hesitate to tip well. Cheers read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Box o goodies - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Quackenbush' Valentines rubber duckies are on display! is in the air! We're here every Saturday for our crochet meet up and we enjoy the hot drinks and yummy pastries! I'm still keeping my fingers crossed for savory pastry options! Maybe one of these days Staff is always friendly and attentive! I like coming here to check out their seasonal display and pastries read more

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I ordered an espresso martini that was delicious as the espresso came right from the coffee shop connected to the bar. They have a stage so I would check in advance to see if they have any live music nights to come to. I came with a few friends but there was no music our night so the atmosphere was off as it was dark and there was no exciting decor. I would love to come back in the morning hours and enjoy the coffee shop and bakery side. Cool concept for a place. read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's still good you guys!! I've been coming here for years and still love the variety of baked good, seasonal specials, and the customer service. They also just started carrying sandwiches (I'm always on the lookout for a good chicken salad!) and they have lots of community events like book club, clothing swaps and live music. Follow their Instagram to stay updated. Happy 40th anniversary Quack's! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Quack's SOUTH!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love this place! Drinks are amazing. Baked goods are even better. You can tell their ingredients are high quality. The cocktails are some of the best I've had in Austin! The highball, margarita, and espresso martini are the best I've had in Austin. I've never had a bad experience with the staff or food here. The sound space is a great place to read or work because it's so cozy, but still big enough to accommodate a crowd. The events here are always unique and fun. I like going to the makers markets on Saturday's. We've seen bands here also, and the sound space is 10/10. Trivia is a blast! They host a lot of book stuff in cahoots with the book store next door, too. They have burlesque shows, comedy, open mics, local singer song writers, etc. I could go on and on, but yeah, I love this place! read more

Amazing Vietnamese coffee. Great service. Good vibe inside. Wish we were in town longer so we could check out one of the evening events or book clubs. read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Vietnamese coffee - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

What a delightful surprise of a find!!!! I will be back! So many cases of yummy desserts! I settled on a pB&J croissant and was NOT disappointed at all. Spent a lovely hour catching up on some work and sipping on a very good mocha latte. Such a delightful surprise to start my weekend. I was so tickled to find something that felt like "old Austin!" read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Delightful space! Look at all those pastries. - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Favorite place to do work in Austin. The side room is quite dark and kind of grungey, big fan of that ambiance for writing. Pastries are good too read more

Coffee culture is strong in Austin. Don't be surprised to find three coffee shops even in the same strip mall. We were actually on our way to Austin Java but noticed Capt. Q's (sorry, too lazy to write it out) because they were decked out for Halloween. Hmm...couldn't hurt just to peek inside, right? They have a big menu of pastries, cakes and sweets. I was super excited when I saw homemade chaider on their menu. I've probably had this only one other time, but if you haven't had a chai and apple cider mixed together, you are missing out! All thoughts of the other coffee shop went out the window. I also ordered tea cookies in the shape of witches fingers to go with it. Adorbs. I should also note that this coffee shop also offers alcohol so I could totally see working here during the day if you need to. Two thumbs up for the Captain! read more

Captain Quack's Coffeehouse - Homemade chaider! (Chai+cider) - Bakeries Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've never actually spent extended time here, but this place too over the space where one of my old haunts was (strange brew). They have lots of tables and games for hanging out with people, and when I came here I got a very large cookie that I really enjoyed. I'm not sure if they still do regular live music a couple times a week but the old stage is still there and strange brew used to do live music evenings so I assume they do as well. The service was also good the time I went. This is def a good place to sit and study or catch up with friends over a coffee, it was quite a popular place back when it was strange brew so I have high hopes this place will remain cool given the legacy of the space. read more

Just the name alone brings a smile to my face. The original Captain Quackenbush's Intergalactic Dessert Company and Espresso Café owns the bragging rights for being "the first coffee shop in Austin". Even though the name and location have changed along with the times, it will forever hold a special place in my heart. Great coffee and a neighborhood feel that can't be beat. Trivia nights, movie nights, book clubs, board games, comedy shows -- you name it, they've got it. Delicious pastries (lots of choices for vegans, too!), great coffee, and friendly people make Quack's a great place to relax and chill out. Swing by the Menchaca Library next door to check out a new book while you're in the area! read more

The coffee just aint it here. The drip coffee is bitter and burnt, and the speciality coffees are mediocre for high prices. It just isn't very good, the lemonade is amaizing but its 7$. read more

Seriously could never live without this place. All of their pastries are to die for and the staff are the best. I always find myself reaching for the banana chocolate muffin. read more